Jagapathi Babu

“When I consider a part, I understand that it will not be as important as that of the hero. My only criteria is that it has significant potential, at least that of a second-in-command.”

“If every civil servant does his job perfectly, then I am sure the world will be a better place.”

“The Kannada industry is a good place to work in and I have a huge fan following with people over there appreciating me and my films.”

“Chennai has been my home for many years and I am comfortable here.”

“Actually, I want to work in all the languages in India, even if there is no money in some of the industries, like Bhojpuri, for instance. I like travelling, I like doing other films, checking out technicians and working with actors in different film industries. This is my plan.”

“I have faith in myself.”

“We have four good film industries in the south and language for us is no barrier.”

“People still love me as a family man.”

“The only reason I took up a negative role in 'Lingaa' was because I got to work with Rajinikanth. I'd never have even considered it otherwise.”

“I never made a fortune by defrauding others.”

“There is a long-lasting strong bond between me and Venkatram garu.”

“Steven Spielberg is a big name in the Hollywood Industry and to be associated with a film that he has made is truly an honor for me.”

“If an artiste doesn't turn up on the sets on time, I will lose my cool.”

“Different characters help you grow in cinema.”

“We need to be our natural selves.”

“I feel that the industry takes time to recognise local talent. It usually looks for artistes who are difficult to reach and don't usually approach local artistes who are available.”

“I am happy that my 30 years as an actor has been completed by 'Goodachari.'”

“Usually, I like to play sophisticated-looking characters. I want to do 'Godfather'-like characters. Given my voice and style, such characters will be apt for me.”

“I like to break the rules once in a while.”

“Even though my father was a producer, I had to struggle a lot in the industry. There are many days when I wept.”